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Generic: Levetiracetam

Form: Syrup 500mg/5ml

Indication

Partial seizures

Administration

May be taken with or without food. Oral soln may be taken directly or diluted in a glass of water.

Adult Dose

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Child Dose

Oral Adjunct in seizures Child: 1 to <6 mth Initially, 14 mg/kg daily, may adjust in increments of 14 mg/kg at 2-wk intervals. Max: 42 mg/kg daily; >6 mth <50 kg: Initially, 20 mg/kg daily, may adjust in increments of 20 mg/kg at 2-wk intervals. Max: 60 mg/kg daily. Intravenous Adjunct in seizures Child: 1 to <6 mth Initially, 14 mg/kg daily, may adjust in increments of 14 mg/kg at 2-wk intervals. Max: 42 mg/kg daily; >6 mth <50 kg: Initially, 20 mg/kg daily, may adjust in increments of 20 mg/kg at 2-wk intervals. Max: 60 mg/kg daily. To be given via infusion over 15 min.

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: ESRD patients undergoing dialysis: Loading dose of 750 mg, followed by 500-1,000 mg once daily; supplemental dose of 250-500 mg after dialysis. CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation <30 250-500 mg bid. 30-49 250-750 mg bid. 50-79 500-1,000 mg bid.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Epilepsy/Seizures']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Sleepiness', 'Dizziness', 'Fatigue', 'Headache', 'Decreased appetite', 'Behavioural changes', 'Aggressive behavior', 'Irritation', 'Agitation', 'Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)', 'Infection']}

How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is an antiepileptic medication. It works by attaching to specific sites (SV2A) on the surfaces of nerve cells. This suppresses the abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Monitor the baby for sleepiness and adequate weight gain.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of __NAME__ may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. However, a lower dose may be advised in patients with severe liver disease.